Job Description

Responsibilities for this Position

Rigger - Skilled

US-CT-Groton

Job ID: 2025-14864
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 10
Category: Manufacturing Support/Trades
EB Groton Shipyard

Overview

Candidates for Rigger will be trained in the following requirements:

• Selection and use of wire rope, chain and synthetic web slings, rigging hardware, and lifting devices
• Interpretation of rated charts for rigging gear
• Safe rigging practices and procedures
• Hand and radio communications and the responsibilities of the Rigger in Charge
• Determination of weight and center of gravity of loads
• Selection and use of hoists, chain falls and come-alongs
• Lifting and Handling gear inspection

Using the above acquired skills the rigger will be expected to support the following shipbuilding processes:

• Support the assembly and disassembly of machinery and equipment on and off the ships
• Responsible for lifting, moving and positioning ships and shipyard machinery, equipment, structural parts and other heavy loads
• Rig nuclear components
• Working under radiological controls (obtain and work with a TLD). Provide emergency response to fires and accidents

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Plan
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Shift Premium
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Commuter/Rideshare Van Services
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
• Hourly Rates from $31.61 - $41.14

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years relevant technical experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Candidates must be available for any shift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous rigging experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program
• Candidates must be able to read and understand shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, etc.
• Candidates must be able to work all shifts, perform high work.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work, All shifts,

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